---
title: "Distribution Overhead Line Works South (up to 33kV)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049afa"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-049afa"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049afa.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049afa.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTHERN ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION PLC"
published: "2026-06-14"
---

# Distribution Overhead Line Works South (up to 33kV)

Buyer: SOUTHERN ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION PLC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049afa

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-049afa)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049afa.json)

## Summary

Southern Electric Power Distribution Plc is overseeing a framework agreement tender entitled "FW Construction - Distribution OHL Works South (up to 33kV) - Multi Site 0333". This procurement is classified under the overhead line construction industry category, mainly focusing on works within the UK regions of Thames Valley, Ridgeway, Wessex, and Southeast, including the Isle of Wight. The initiative is currently at the tender stage with a closing date for submissions on 15th October 2024. Utilising a selective procurement method involving a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition, the framework seeks to enlist up to five suppliers over a 1800-day contract period with potential extensions.

This framework presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in electrical infrastructure, particularly those with expertise in construction, repair, and maintenance of overhead lines up to 33kV. Additionally, companies with capabilities in providing ancillary services such as cable jointing, traffic management, and emergency weather response will find this tender particularly promising. The requirement for suppliers to assist in emergency scenarios due to adverse weather can be appealing for firms with flexible and scalable resource management. Businesses experienced in complex infrastructure projects and those meeting the selection criteria, including economic, technical, and suitability evaluations detailed in the procurement documents, are well-positioned to compete in this process.

## Notice

Southern Electric Power Distribution plc (SEPD) requires ongoing delivery of Overhead Line (OHL) works up to 33kV across the Distribution South Network. These services include the construction, refurbishment, maintenance and dismantlement of overhead lines and wood poles across LV, 11kV and 33kV, as well as associated ancillary services such as jointing, cable installation, traffic management, excavation, reinstatement, and emergency response works.

### Lot Information

Ridgeway Region

Southern Electric Power Distribution intends to award framework agreements for the construction, repair, maintenance and dismantlement of overhead lines and poles on Distribution Networks up to and including 33kV. Whilst conducting Overhead Lines (OHL) Works, there will be a requirement to provide associated ancillary services such as jointing, traffic management, excavation, reinstatement and underground installation of cable. There will also be an expectation that the Supplier will provide their staff to assist with repairs to the OHL network due to adverse weather. The Supplier will make available their normal resource levels in support of such emergency weather events.

Renewal: Optional Extension(s) (Years) x 3

South East Region

Southern Electric Power Distribution intends to award framework agreements for the construction, repair, maintenance and dismantlement of overhead lines and poles on Distribution Networks up to and including 33kV. Whilst conducting Overhead Lines (OHL) Works, there will be a requirement to provide associated ancillary services such as jointing, traffic management, excavation, reinstatement and underground installation of cable. There will also be an expectation that the Supplier will provide their staff to assist with repairs to the OHL network due to adverse weather. The Supplier will make available their normal resource levels in support of such emergency weather events.

Renewal: Optional Extension(s) (Years) x 3

Thames Valley Region

Southern Electric Power Distribution intends to award framework agreements for the construction, repair, maintenance and dismantlement of overhead lines and poles on Distribution Networks up to and including 33kV. Whilst conducting Overhead Lines (OHL) Works, there will be a requirement to provide associated ancillary services such as jointing, traffic management, excavation, reinstatement and underground installation of cable. There will also be an expectation that the Supplier will provide their staff to assist with repairs to the OHL network due to adverse weather. The Supplier will make available their normal resource levels in support of such emergency weather events.

Renewal: Optional Extension(s) (Years) x 3

Wessex Region

Southern Electric Power Distribution intends to award framework agreements for the construction, repair, maintenance and dismantlement of overhead lines and poles on Distribution Networks up to and including 33kV. Whilst conducting Overhead Lines (OHL) Works, there will be a requirement to provide associated ancillary services such as jointing, traffic management, excavation, reinstatement and underground installation of cable. There will also be an expectation that the Supplier will provide their staff to assist with repairs to the OHL network due to adverse weather. The Supplier will make available their normal resource levels in support of such emergency weather events.

Renewal: Optional Extension(s) (Years)

Lot 1 - Thames Valley

Distribution Overhead Line Works South (up to 33kV)

Lot 2 - Ridgeway

Distribution Overhead Line Works South (up to 33kV)

Lot 3 - Southeast

Distribution Overhead Line Works South (up to 33kV)

Lot 4 - Isle of Wight

Distribution Overhead Line Works South (up to 33kV)

Lot 5 - Wessex

Distribution Overhead Line Works South (up to 33kV)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055950-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active, Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHERN ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION PLC |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG1 3JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Reading |
| Electoral ward | Thames |
| Westminster constituency | Reading Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | CONNECT IT UTILITY SERVICES; IPSUM POWER (LICENSED NETWORKS; OCU UTILITY SERVICES; THE FREEDOM GROUP OF COMPANIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45232210 - Overhead line construction

## Release History

- 14 Jun 2026 at 22:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055950-2026
- 13 Sep 2024 at 16:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029483-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://sse.app.jaggaer.com/
- https://sse.com/
- https://www.sse.com/

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-049afa. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049afa.json.